- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma and PTSD
About Kelsey
Kelsey Phillips is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and she lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
Kelsey starts by listening to what a person already knows about their life. She treats clients as the experts on their own experience and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, concentrating on what feels most urgent and what can be changed step by step.
In sessions she helps people untangle guilt and shame that come from family, faith, relationships, or past actions. She also addresses related concerns such as panic, mood swings, self-harm, and substance use. The approach is centered on identifying patterns and practicing clearer ways of coping.
Kelsey pays attention to how attachment and communication affect everyday relationships. She works with issues like body image, caregiver stress, control struggles, and the fallout from separation or divorce. Work may include improving boundaries, managing impulsivity, and reducing the impact of obsessive self-blame.
Her background in social work shapes a practical, strengths-based style. Sessions focus on concrete skills and changes that fit a person's life. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service button supplied by the platform.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Many clinicians who use evidence-based therapeutic techniques explain them in plain terms. Cognitive approaches focus on the thoughts that keep shame and guilt active and teach ways to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, which can ease anxiety and depressive moods. Behavioral techniques emphasize practical changes in daily routines and experimenting with small actions to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match current needs, preferences, and goals. That means trying an approach and adjusting it based on what helps most in real life rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Please confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on hectic days. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to work over distance while focusing on usable skills that apply to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She listens for the origin of the guilt or shame, then helps identify patterns and practical coping strategies to reduce its impact on daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and practices within that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire via the See online therapy options button and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.